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M3 / M4 Charge pipe Install Guide

Your M3 / M4

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This page covers the US M3 / M4.

Stops cracks
Medium$360–$3601–2 hrs
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Why do it

Replaces the plastic pipe that cracks.

Tools you'll need

Starting out? See our budget tool list.

Parts to buy

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Steps

  1. Get access

    • Clear the parts in the way.
    Watch this step (Kies Motorsports, on an F80, same job) (1:41–3:23)

  2. Remove the old pipe

    • Clean around it and pull it off.
    Watch this step (4:15–5:57)

  3. Fit the new pipe

    • Clamp on the new pipe.
    Watch this step (5:57–7:41)

  4. Finish the inlet

    • Do the inlet with its 10mm bolt and refit it all.
    Watch this step (7:41–10:15)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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